Gcc 700 (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Gcc 700 (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 9.885 N,6 37.342 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.164750
  • Longitude: 6.622367
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GCC 700 (PROBABLY)
Type barge
Flag US
Length 215.2 m
Width 57 m
Draught 12.2
Tonnage 42747
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 17, 1993
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH310/405/01 15.2.93 HH310/405/01 15.2.93 GROUNDED IN 581042N, 063730E APPROX, AND LATER SANK IN 10MTRS AND STARTED TO BREAK UP. (LLOYDS VOL.291). NCA YET. 18.6.02 18.6.02 ST SHOWN IN 5809.855N, 0637.280E [WGD] ON NORWEGIAN 12 [CORRECT TO 10/00, ADOPTION]. PROBABLY THIS WK. NC 3536. 21.4.07 21.4.07 SHOWN IN 5809.855N, 0637.330E ON NORWEGIAN 12 [REPRINT JUL '05, ADOPTION]. NE 3536.
Last Amended Date Jan 16, 2024

Circumstances of loss

BROKE FROM TOW OF M SALAVGE TUG 'SMIT SINGAPORE' AND M TUG/SUPPLY V 'SOLFONN' WHILE ON PASSAGE W COAST OF USA TO VERDAL, TRONDHEIMSFJORDEN. AFTER DRIFTING FOR ABOUT 10 HOURS IN ROUGH WEATHER WENT AGROUND ON ROCKS AT LISTA, W OF FARSUND. CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL.291). VESSEL WAS BUILT IN 1985 BY DAEWOO SHIPBUILDING & HEAVY MACHINERY LTD, KOJE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the GCC 700 (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The GCC 700 (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 58 9.885 N,6 37.342 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GCC 700 (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the GCC 700 (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the GCC 700 (PROBABLY) sink?

The GCC 700 (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 17, 1993.

When was the wreck of the GCC 700 (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the GCC 700 (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1993.

What country did the GCC 700 (PROBABLY) belong to?

The GCC 700 (PROBABLY) belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the GCC 700 (PROBABLY)?

The GCC 700 (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 42747 tons.

What type of wreck is the GCC 700 (PROBABLY)?

The GCC 700 (PROBABLY) is classified as a barge.

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